American Dryer Corp. AD-115ES - Manual (Page 54)

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B. ADJUSTMENTS
7 Days After Installation and Every 6 Months Thereafter
Inspect bolts, nuts, screws (bearing set screws), nonpermanent gas connections (unions, shut-off valves,
orifices, and grounding connections). Motor and drive belts should be examined. Cracked or seriously
frayed belts should be replaced. Tighten loose V-belts when necessary. Complete operational check of
controls and valves. Complete operational check of ALL safety devices (door switch, lint drawer switch, sail
switch, burner, and hi-limit thermostats).
C. LUBRICATION
The fan shaft bearings should be lubricated every (3) months. Use Shell Alvania grease NLGI 2 or its
equivalent. Generically, this grease would be described as an NLGI grade 2 multipurpose industrial with a
lithium thickener and mineral base oil. Lubrication is necessary. The motor bearings...under normal/most
conditions the tumbler bearings are permanently lubricated. It is physically possible to re-lubricate the tumbler
bearings if you choose to do so even though this practice may not be necessary. Use Shell Alvania grease
NLGI 2 or its equivalent. Generically, this grease would be described as an NLGI grade 2 multipurpose
industrial with a lithium thickener and mineral base oil. The tumbler bearings used in the dryer DO NOT have
a grease fitting. Provisions are made in the bearing housing for the addition of a grease fitting which can be
obtained elsewhere, or from ADC by ordering kit Part No. 882159 (includes two [2] fittings.